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[BOSSMANPC]

The Islanders drafted a kid named Taylor Camarrata in the 3rd round. He led the USHL in scoring this season. He's listed at 5'6. I saw a picture of him in an Isles jersey & thought he was 12. I don't know if he's gong to make it, but I'll be cheering for him.

That sounds like Gerbe. He looked like a young kid too. Being only 5'5" and a light weight he would just get brushed aside by these 6'2" d men like a rag doll. I know having a lot of heart helps but when there is that much of a size difference it's pretty tough to over come. Put them up against the real monsters like Chara and they don't have a chance. Their only hope is if they have a lot of speed. It's hard to hit what you can't catch but sooner or later get in a situation along the boards and they're done.

 

[DaBoltsNIsles]

That sounds like Gerbe. He looked like a young kid too. Being only 5'5" and a light weight he would just get brushed aside by these 6'2" d men like a rag doll. I know having a lot of heart helps but when there is that much of a size difference it's pretty tough to over come. Put them up against the real monsters like Chara and they don't have a chance. Their only hope is if they have a lot of speed. It's hard to hit what you can't catch but sooner or later get in a situation along the boards and they're done.

He's attending prospect camp this week in L.I.. It's going to be interesting to see on Thursday how he plays. I know it's not going to be a physical game in all likelyhood because this is for the fans & gives the team a chance to see where these guys are in the development curve. However, the Islanders have some HUGE defenseman.

Reinhart 6'4
Pedan 6'4
Mayfield 6'4
Leduc 6'6
Somerby 6'5
Pelech 6'3
Dalheison 6'3

Camarratta better stay out of the corners. He might have a tough time coming out alive.

 

[BOSSMANPC]

He's attending prospect camp this week in L.I.. It's going to be interesting to see on Thursday how he plays. I know it's not going to be a physical game in all likelyhood because this is for the fans & gives the team a chance to see where these guys are in the development curve. However, the Islanders have some HUGE defenseman.

Reinhart 6'4
Pedan 6'4
Mayfield 6'4
Leduc 6'6
Somerby 6'5
Pelech 6'3
Dalheison 6'3

Camarratta better stay out of the corners. He might have a tough time coming out alive.

Jesus that's a big group of guy's there.

 

[DaBoltsNIsles]

Jesus that's a big group of guy's there.

Yeah that doesn't include 1st rounder Ryan Pulock who's a 6 footer. He does shoot the puck 100MPH though. They have a hardest shot competition every year so this year is going to be fun. The Isles have a very talented group of Defenseman in their system.

 

[forty_three]

So is Ottawa heading for a nasty divorce with their hockey team?

Shut out of casino bidding, Melnyk warns he can?t invest further in Ottawa

I don't know a lot of Ottawa residents, but the ones I know will be immensely offended by his comments.

The rest of Canada won't be too keen on them either.

 

[sabresfaninthesouth]

So is Ottawa heading for a nasty divorce with their hockey team?

Shut out of casino bidding, Melnyk warns he can?t invest further in Ottawa

I don't know a lot of Ottawa residents, but the ones I know will be immensely offended by his comments.

The rest of Canada won't be too keen on them either.

Except people in Montreal. They'll just pretend they don't understand what he said until someone translates it into French.

 

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Maybe we need a linguistics investigator to delve deeper into Melnyk's comments...

 

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Oh my goodness, Huggy Bear is back.

Ducks ink Stortini

 

[mattola]

Oh my goodness, Huggy Bear is back.

Ducks ink Stortini

jesus I thought he was on the pasture.

 

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I have to say that I wouldn't mind taking a flyer on Grabovski, but I wouldn't want to sign him for more than 2.5 million per season on at most a three year deal. Put it this way, sooner Grabovski than Raymond.

 

[DaBoltsNIsles]

I have to say that I wouldn't mind taking a flyer on Grabovski, but I wouldn't want to sign him for more than 2.5 million per season on at most a three year deal. Put it this way, sooner Grabovski than Raymond.

If Briere can get 4M per Grabovski should easily be able to get the same. I'd like him on the Isles I just doubt Garth even makes an offer.

 

[forty_three]

Preseason Schedules are starting to go out.

Jackets:
Sunday, September 15: PITTSBURGH PENGUINS NATIONWIDE ARENA 6 p.m. ET
Tuesday, September 17: BUFFALO SABRES* NATIONWIDE ARENA 7 p.m. ET
at Minnesota Wild* Xcel Energy Center 8 p.m. ET
Wednesday, September 18: at Carolina Hurricanes PNC Arena 7 p.m. ET
Saturday, September 21: at Pittsburgh Penguins CONSOL Energy Center 4 p.m. ET
Monday, September 23: MINNESOTA WILD NATIONWIDE ARENA 7 p.m. ET
Wednesday, September 25: at Buffalo Sabres First Niagara Center 7 p.m. ET
Thursday, September 26: CAROLINA HURRICANES NATIONWIDE ARENA 7 p.m. ET

Not sure why the Wild, but since Clutterbuck's not there anymore maybe Wisniewski will be around for an opening night.

 

[puckhead]

I have to say that I wouldn't mind taking a flyer on Grabovski, but I wouldn't want to sign him for more than 2.5 million per season on at most a three year deal. Put it this way, sooner Grabovski than Raymond.

Agreed with dbni. Grabbo isn't going to be a bargain.
He is the top UFA by a pretty wide margin

 

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DarrenDreger: Jake Muzzin agreed to terms with L.A. @ 2013-14: 1M and 2014-15: 1M.

Holy doodle, great signing, Muzzin is a good young defenseman.

 

[Nasty_Magician]

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Zing!

 

[buffhockey]

Ryan Miller Makes Cameo Appearance in TV Sitcom | wgrz.com

Wondering what Buffalo Sabres' goaltender Ryan Miller has been doing in the off-season?

Apparently, he is doing some acting.

Miller made a cameo appearance on Sullivan and Son, which airs on TBS. In the TV show, Miller gives goaltending advice to one of the coaches, played by funny man Billy Gardell.

You can watch the full episode on TBS' website.

Sullivan & Son - Full Episodes - TBS.com

 

[KennyBanyeah]

Erik Condra just re-signed with the Sens. Two years for a total of $2.5M.

Excellent signing. A terrific penalty killer who seems to have good chemistry with whoever he plays with. Had excellent possession stats this year too.

 

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lol

 

[esls79]

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